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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended August 28, 2010

OR

[ ]

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number
001-07832

PIER 1 IMPORTS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

75-1729843

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

100 Pier 1 Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(817) 252-8000

(Registrants telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ X ] No
[ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any,
every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post
such files). Yes [ ] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a
large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer X

Non-accelerated filer

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
[ ] No [ X ]

As of October 4, 2010, 117,206,814 shares of the registrants common stock,
$0.001 par value, were outstanding.

FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 28, 2010 AND AUGUST 29, 2009

(unaudited)

Throughout this report, references to
the Company include Pier 1 Imports, Inc. and all its consolidated subsidiaries. The accompanying unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Form 10-K for the year ended February 27, 2010. All adjustments
that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position as of August 28, 2010, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three and six months ended August 28, 2010 and August 29,
2009 have been made and consist only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise described herein. The results of operations for the three and six months ended August 28, 2010 and August 29, 2009, respectively, are not indicative
of results to be expected for the fiscal year because of, among other things, seasonality factors in the retail business. Historically, the strongest sales of the Companys products have occurred during the holiday season beginning in November
and continuing through December. The Company conducts business as one operating segment. As of August 28, 2010, the Company had no financial instruments with fair market values that were materially different from their carrying values.

Note 1  Earnings (loss) per share

Basic
earnings (loss) per share amounts were determined by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share amounts were similarly computed, but included the dilutive
effect of the Companys weighted average number of stock options outstanding and shares of unvested restricted stock. Stock options for which the exercise price was greater than the average market price were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share as the effect would be antidilutive. There were 6,204,000 and 11,333,000 stock options outstanding with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the Companys common shares for the three months ended
August 28, 2010 and August 29, 2009, respectively. There were 6,545,000 and 11,333,000 stock options outstanding with exercise prices greater than the average market price of the Companys common shares for the six months ended
August 28, 2010 and August 29, 2009, respectively. Earnings (loss) per share for the three and six months ended August 28, 2010 and August 29, 2009 was calculated as follows (in thousands except per share amounts):

For the three and six months ended August 28, 2010, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock of
$1,217,000, or $0.01 per share, and $2,609,000, or $0.02 per share, respectively. For the three and six months ended August 29, 2009, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock of
$980,000, or $0.01 per share, and $2,216,000, or $0.02 per share, respectively. The Company recognized no net tax benefit related to stock-based compensation during the first half of fiscal 2011 or fiscal 2010 as a result of the Companys
valuation allowance on all deferred tax assets in both years.

As of August 28, 2010 there was approximately $870,000 of total unrecognized
compensation expense related to unvested stock option awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years and $7,358,000 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock that may be
recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.

As part of the ordinary course of business, the Company terminates leases prior to their expiration when certain stores or distribution center facilities are closed
or relocated as deemed necessary by the evaluation of its real estate portfolio. These decisions are based on store profitability, lease renewal obligations, relocation space availability, local market conditions and prospects for future
profitability. In connection with these lease terminations, the Company has recorded estimated liabilities to cover the termination costs. At the time of closure, neither the write-off of fixed assets nor the write-down of inventory related to such
stores was material. Additionally, employee severance costs associated with these closures were not significant. The estimated liabilities were recorded based upon the Companys remaining lease obligations less estimated subtenant rental
income. Revisions during the periods presented related to changes in estimated buyout terms or subtenant receipts expected on closed facilities. Expenses related to lease termination obligations are included in selling, general and administrative
expenses in the Companys consolidated statements of operations.

The following table represents a rollforward of the liability balances for the six months ended August 28,
2010 and August 29, 2009 related to these closures (in thousands):

Six Months Ended

August 28,2010

August 29,2009

Beginning of period

$

4,901

$

4,998

Original charges

152

4,679

Revisions

485

2,139

Cash payments

(1,389

)

(5,779

)

End of period

$

4,149

$

6,037

Note 5  Debt repayment

During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company repaid $9,500,000 of industrial revenue bonds with proceeds received from the sale of its distribution center
near Chicago, Illinois. This distribution center was sold during the first quarter of fiscal 2011 for a purchase price of $11,800,000 and the Company recorded a gain of $1,650,000 related to this transaction, which was included in selling, general
and administrative expenses.

The Companys 6.375% convertible senior notes due 2036 (the 6.375% Notes) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis,
by all of the Companys material domestic consolidated subsidiaries (the Guarantor Subsidiaries). The subsidiaries that do not guarantee such notes are comprised of the Companys foreign subsidiaries and certain other
insignificant domestic consolidated subsidiaries (the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries). Each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries is wholly owned. In lieu of providing separate financial statements for the Guarantor Subsidiaries, condensed
consolidating financial information is presented below.

The Company maintains supplemental retirement plans (the Plans) for certain of its executive officers. The Plans provide that upon death, disability,
reaching retirement age, or certain termination events, a participant will receive benefits based on highest compensation, years of service and years of plan participation. Benefit costs are determined using actuarial cost methods to estimate the
total benefits ultimately payable to executive officers and this cost is allocated to the respective service periods.

The Plans are not funded and thus
have no plan assets. The actuarial assumptions used to calculate benefit costs are reviewed annually, or in the event of a material change in the Plans or participation in the Plans. The components of net periodic benefit costs for the three and six
months ended August 28, 2010 and August 29, 2009 were as follows (in thousands):

During the first quarter of the prior year, a foreign subsidiary of the Company purchased $78,941,000 of the Companys outstanding 6.375% Notes in privately
negotiated transactions at a purchase price of $27,399,000, including accrued interest. The Company recognized a gain of $47,811,000 in connection with this transaction.

During the second quarter of the prior year, the Company entered into separate privately negotiated exchange agreements under which it retired $64,482,000 of the
Companys 6.375% Notes. Under the exchange agreements, the exchanging holders received $61,255,000 in aggregate principal of the Companys new 9% convertible senior notes due 2036. In addition to this exchange, the Company also purchased
$5,000,000 of the outstanding 6.375% Notes for $4,750,000 in cash. The Company recognized a net gain of $1,843,000 related to these transactions during the second quarter of fiscal 2010.

Other income during the first half of fiscal 2010 was primarily related to the recovery of $10,000,000 as a result of the settlement of a foreign litigation
matter.

The Company
continues to provide a valuation allowance against all deferred tax assets. As a result, the Company did not record any current or deferred federal tax benefit or expense on its operations for the first six months of fiscal 2011. Minimal provisions
for state and foreign income tax were made during the period.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion and analysis of financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with the
Companys consolidated financial statements as of February 27, 2010, and for the year then ended, and related Notes and Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, all contained in the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 27, 2010.

Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the Company) is a global importer and is one of North Americas largest
specialty retailers of imported decorative home furnishings and gifts. The Company directly imports merchandise from many countries and sells a wide variety of decorative accessories, furniture collections, bed and bath products, candles,
housewares, gifts and other seasonal assortments in its stores. The results of operations for the three and six months ended August 28, 2010 and August 29, 2009 are not indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year because of,
among other things, seasonality factors in the retail business. Historically, the strongest sales of the Companys products have occurred during the holiday season beginning in November and continuing through December. The Company conducts
business as one operating segment and operates stores in the United States and Canada under the name Pier 1 Imports. As of August 28, 2010, the Company operated 1,048 stores in the United States and Canada.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company experienced second quarter operating income for the first time in six years and net income for the fourth
consecutive quarter, primarily as a result of an increase in comparable store sales, improved merchandise margins and controlled expenses.

Comparable
store sales for the quarter and year-to-date periods grew 11.2% and 12.7%, respectively, which can be primarily attributed to an increase in average ticket, conversion and traffic over last year. Traffic was up in August and the first half of June
and down slightly in late June and July as the summer clearance event was not repeated this year. Sales per retail square foot was $159 for the trailing twelve months ended August 28, 2010, compared to $145 last year. Management believes that
the Companys results will continue to improve as a result of its unique merchandise assortments, carefully managed cost base, the improved in-store experience and strong focus placed on the customer. In addition, the Company believes it has
the right marketing initiatives in place for the remainder of the fiscal year to continue to drive customers into its stores.

Merchandise margins
improved to 58.3% of sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and 58.5% for the year-to-date period, compared to 52.0% and 53.1% for the same respective periods in the prior year. The increases in merchandise margins were the result of decreased
clearance activity, reduced vendor and supply chain costs, and well-managed inventory levels. For the second half of fiscal 2011, the Company expects merchandise margins to be in the range of 57% to 58% of sales.

Inventory was in line with the Companys expectations and was $352.0 million at the end of the second quarter compared to $336.3 million at the end of the
second quarter last year as a result of holiday inventory being shipped three weeks earlier in the current year compared to a year ago. Management continues to strategically manage inventory purchases and monitor inventory levels to keep in line
with consumer demand. The Company anticipates inventory levels at the end of fiscal 2011 to be at or slightly below inventory levels at fiscal 2010 year end.

Store occupancy costs for the second quarter were $66.3 million and $131.5 million for the year-to-date period, a decline of $1.2 million and $3.5 million,
respectively, compared to the same periods a year ago. This decrease was primarily the result of favorable rent negotiations on a large number of existing stores and the reduced total store count this fiscal year. The Company expects to open three
and close 11 stores during fiscal 2011 to end the year with approximately 1,046 stores.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.(continued)

Marketing expenses increased $0.8 million for the quarter and $1.2 million for the year-to-date period compared to
the same periods last year. In an effort to encourage both frequency and new visits to stores, the Companys marketing strategy for the second half of the year includes radio and television advertising, monthly event mailers, online marketing,
and expanding social media presence. The Companys current forecasted marketing spend is approximately $65.0 million for fiscal 2011.

The Company
ended the second quarter of fiscal 2011 with $187.6 million in cash and cash equivalents, which was relatively flat when compared to the end of fiscal 2010. During the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company finalized the sale of its distribution
center near Chicago, Illinois, for a purchase price of $11.8 million and recorded a gain of approximately $1.6 million. During the second quarter, the Company repaid $9.5 million of industrial revenue bonds related to the distribution center by
utilizing a portion of the proceeds received from the sale, which reduced the Companys total debt to approximately $26 million at the end of the quarter.

Results of Operations

Management reviews a number of key
performance indicators to evaluate the Companys financial performance. The following table summarizes those key performance indicators for the three and six months ended August 28, 2010 and August 29, 2009:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 28,2010

August 29,2009

August 28,2010

August 29,2009

Key Performance Indicators

Total sales growth (decline)

8.1%

(10.5%)

8.5%

(9.9%)

Comparable stores sales growth (decline)

11.2%

(7.6%)

12.7%

(7.5%)

Merchandise margins as a % of sales

58.3%

52.0%

58.5%

53.1%

Gross profit as a % of sales

36.9%

28.5%

37.1%

29.3%

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a % of sales

30.4%

31.8%

31.7%

34.6%

Operating income (loss) as a % of sales

4.9%

(5.3%)

3.8%

(7.4%)

Net income (loss) as a % of sales
(1)

4.6%

(5.5%)

3.6%

2.4%

For the period ended

August 28,2010

August 29,2009

Inventory per retail square foot

$43

$40

Sales per average retail square foot
(2)

$159

$145

Total retail square footage (in thousands)

8,243

8,345

Total retail square footage decline from the same period last year

(1.2%)

(4.5%)

(1)

Net income for the six months ended August 29, 2009 included a $10.0 million gain related to the recovery of a litigation settlement and a $49.7 million
gain related to the Companys convertible debt transactions during the period.

(2)

Sales per average retail square foot is calculated using a rolling 12-month total of store sales over a 13-month retail square footage weighted average.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.(continued)

Net Sales  Net sales consisted almost entirely of sales to retail customers, net of discounts and
returns, but also included delivery service revenues and wholesale sales and royalties. Sales by retail concept during the period were as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

August 28,2010

August 29,2009

August 28,2010

August 29,2009

Stores

$

306,236

$

283,618

$

609,440

$

562,786

Other
(1)

3,633

3,056

6,688

5,017

Net sales

$

309,869

$

286,674

$

616,128

$

567,803

(1)

Other sales consisted primarily of wholesale sales and royalties received from Grupo Sanborns, S.A. de C.V., and gift card breakage.

Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $309.9 million, up 8.1% or $23.2 million from last years second quarter
net sales of $286.7 million. Net sales increased $48.3 million or 8.5% from $567.8 million to $616.1 million during the six-month period ended August 28, 2010 when compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales for the quarter
and year-to-date periods grew 11.2% and 12.7%, respectively, which can be primarily attributed to an increase in average ticket and conversion over last year. Without the effects of Canadian currency conversion rates, the growth in comparable store
sales would have been 10.6% for the quarter and 11.7% year-to-date. Total store count as of August 28, 2010 was 1,048 compared to 1,061 stores a year ago. Year-to-date sales on the Pier 1 rewards card comprised 25.1% of U.S. store sales
compared to 25.7% for the same period last year.

Sales for the six-month period were comprised of the following incremental components (in thousands):

Net Sales

Net sales for the six months ended August 29, 2009

$

567,803

Incremental sales growth (decline) from:

New stores opened during fiscal 2011

730

Comparable stores

68,800

Closed stores and other

(21,205

)

Net sales for the six months ended August 28, 2010

$

616,128

A summary reconciliation of the Companys stores open at the beginning of fiscal 2011 to the number open at the end of the second
quarter follows:

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.(continued)

United States

Canada

Total

Open at February 27, 2010

973

81

1,054

Openings

2

-

2

Closings

(6

)

(2

)

(8

)

Open at August 28, 2010
(1)

969

79

1,048

(1)

The Company supplies merchandise and licenses the Pier 1 Imports name to Grupo Sanborns, S.A. de C.V., which sell Pier 1 Imports merchandise primarily in a
store within a store format. At August 28, 2010, there were 36 locations in Mexico. These locations were excluded from the table above.

Gross Profit  Gross profit, which is calculated by deducting store occupancy costs from merchandise margin dollars, was 36.9% as a percentage of sales
for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to 28.5% for the same period last year, an 840 basis point improvement. Year- to-date gross profit was 37.1% as a percentage of sales, compared to 29.3% last year. Merchandise margins increased 630
basis points to 58.3% of sales for the second quarter and 540 basis points to 58.5% of sales for the six-month period ended August 28, 2010, from the comparable periods a year ago. Reduced vendor and supply chain costs, decreased clearance
activity, and well-managed inventory levels positively impacted merchandise margins compared to the same periods last year. Store occupancy costs for the quarter were $66.3 million, or 21.4% of sales, a $1.2 million decrease compared to $67.5
million, or 23.5% of sales in the same quarter last year. Year-to-date, store occupancy costs were $131.5 million, or 21.3% of sales compared to $135.0 million, or 23.8% of sales for the same period last year. The decline for both periods was
primarily the result of favorable rent negotiations with the Companys landlords on a large number of existing stores coupled with a lower overall store count. Additionally, property taxes and insurance costs decreased when compared to the
prior year, slightly offset by an increase in utility and maintenance costs.

Operating Expenses and Depreciation  Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $94.3 million, or 30.4% of sales, an increase of $3.3 million and a decrease of 140 basis points as a percentage of sales from the same quarter last year. Year-to-date selling,
general and administrative expenses were $195.4 million, or 31.7% of sales, a decrease of $1.2 million or 290 basis points as a percentage of sales.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter and year-to-date periods included the following charges summarized in the tables below (in thousands):

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.(continued)

August 28, 2010

August 29, 2009

Increase /(Decrease)

Year-to-Date

Expense

% of Sales

Expense

% of Sales

Store payroll

$

102,958

16.7

%

$

99,399

17.5

%

$

3,559

Marketing

23,709

3.8

%

22,486

4.0

%

1,223

Store supplies, services and other

12,419

2.1

%

14,437

2.5

%

(2,018

)

Variable costs

139,086

22.6

%

136,322

24.0

%

2,764

Administrative payroll

37,188

6.0

%

34,698

6.1

%

2,490

Other relatively fixed expenses

19,398

3.2

%

15,050

2.7

%

4,348

Relatively fixed costs

56,586

9.2

%

49,748

8.8

%

6,838

Lease termination costs and other

1,371

0.2

%

10,528

1.8

%

(9,157

)

Gain on sale - Chicago distribution center

(1,650

)

-0.3

%

-

0.0

%

(1,650

)

Other charges

(279

)

-0.1

%

10,528

1.8

%

(10,807

)

$

195,393

31.7

%

$

196,598

34.6

%

$

(1,205

)

Expenses that tend to fluctuate proportionately with sales and number of stores, such as store payroll, marketing, store supplies and
other related expenses, increased $2.0 million from the same quarter last year and $2.8 million year-to-date. Store payroll increased $3.5 million for the quarter and $3.6 million year-to-date primarily as a result of additional associate hours at
the stores to accommodate the higher sales volume, increased state unemployment taxes, and increased store bonuses. Marketing expenditures increased $0.8 million for the quarter and $1.2 million year-to-date. Marketing expenses were $10.1 million,
or 3.3% as a percentage of sales for the second quarter and $23.7 million, or 3.8% as a percentage of sales for the year-to-date period. Other variable expenses, primarily supplies and equipment rental, decreased $2.2 million from the same quarter
last year and $2.0 million year-to-date from the same periods last year. The decreases in the quarter and year-to-date periods were primarily due to the purchase of point of sale equipment that was previously rented. This purchase resulted in a
decrease in equipment rental expense for the Companys stores.

Relatively fixed selling, general and administrative expenses increased $4.5
million, or 80 basis points as a percentage of sales, from the same quarter last year and $6.8 million, or 40 basis points as a percentage of sales, year-to-date from the same period as last year. Administrative payroll increased $1.9 million for
the quarter and $2.5 million for the first half of fiscal 2011, primarily as a result of an increase in management bonuses, and a slight increase in salaries and benefits. All other relatively fixed expenses increased $2.5 million for the quarter
and $4.3 million for the year-to-date period. These increases were primarily related to favorable trends in the prior fiscal year for general insurance costs and foreign currency exchange rate gains that have not been repeated in the current fiscal
year.

Lease termination costs and other expenses were $0.3 million for the quarter and $1.4 million for the year-to-date period, a decrease of $3.2
million and $9.2 million, respectively. These decreases were primarily the result of decreased activity in lease terminations and buyout agreements along with the closing of fewer stores in the second quarter and year-to-date periods of this year
compared to the second quarter and year-to-date periods of last year. In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company sold its distribution center near Chicago and recorded a gain of approximately $1.6 million.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the second quarter and year-to-date periods was $4.9 million and $10.0 million, respectively, compared to $5.9 million
and $11.8 million for the same periods last year. The decreases were primarily the result of certain assets becoming fully depreciated during fiscal 2010, coupled with store closures and minimal capital expenditures in fiscal 2010.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.(continued)

Operating income for the quarter was $15.2 million compared to a loss of $15.3 million for last years second
quarter. For the first half of fiscal 2011, operating income totaled $23.5 million compared to a $42.0 million loss for the same period last year.

Nonoperating Income and Expense  During the second quarter of fiscal 2011 nonoperating expense was $0.6 million, compared to nonoperating expense of
$0.3 million for the same period in fiscal 2010. Nonoperating expense year-to-date was $1.0 million, compared to nonoperating income of $55.5 million in the same period last year. This decrease during the first six months of fiscal 2011 was
primarily the result of the Company recording a gain of $49.7 million related to a repurchase of a portion of the Companys debt in the first quarter of the prior year and an exchange of a portion of the debt in the second quarter of the prior
year. In addition, the Company settled a lawsuit during the first six months of fiscal 2010 and recorded a $10.0 million gain as a result of the recovery.

Income Taxes  The Company continues to provide a valuation allowance against all deferred tax assets. As a result no other current or deferred federal
tax benefit or expense was recorded on the results of the first six months of fiscal 2011 and only minimal state and foreign tax provisions were made during the period.

Net Income (Loss)  During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company recorded net income of $14.4 million, or $0.12 per share, compared to a net
loss of $15.8 million, or $0.17 per share, for the same period last year. Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2011 was $22.1 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to $13.5 million, or $0.15 per share, for the first half of fiscal 2010.

The Company
ended the first six months of fiscal 2011 with $187.6 million in cash and temporary investments compared to $108.5 million a year ago. Operating activities in the first half of fiscal 2011 provided $8.5 million of cash, primarily as a result of net
income and an increase in accounts payable. These increases in cash were partially offset by an increase in inventory and a decrease in accrued taxes payable.

Inventory levels at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $352.0 million, an increase of $15.7 million or 4.7%, from the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
Inventory levels increased $38.5 million, or 12.3%, from inventory levels at the end of fiscal 2010, primarily as a result of the Company building its inventories in preparation for the holiday selling season. At the end of the second quarter of
fiscal 2011, inventory per retail square foot was $43 compared to $40 at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2010 as the Company began its seasonal build of merchandise approximately three weeks earlier in the current year. The Company continues
to focus on managing inventory levels and closely monitoring merchandise purchases to keep inventory in line with consumer demand. Current inventory levels are in line with the Companys plan for the fiscal year. The Company expects inventory
to be at or slightly below last years levels at the end of fiscal 2011.

During the first six months of fiscal 2011, investing activities used
$1.7 million compared to $0.3 million during the same period last year. Proceeds from the sale of the Companys distribution center near Chicago, Illinois during first quarter of fiscal 2011 provided $10.6 million. Capital expenditures were
$12.3 million in fiscal 2011 compared to $1.2 million in fiscal 2010, consisting primarily of $5.8 million for new and existing stores and $6.4 million for information systems enhancements. Capital expenditures for fiscal 2011 are expected to be
approximately $35.0 million.

Financing activities used $7.1 million, primarily related to the repayment of $9.5 million of industrial revenue bonds,
partially offset by the exercises of employee stock options during the period, compared to using $35.7 million for the same period last year, which was primarily the result of $36.0 million related to the Companys convertible debt
transactions.

Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.(continued)

At the end of the second quarter, the Companys minimum operating lease commitments remaining for fiscal 2011
were $104.9 million. The present value of total existing minimum operating lease commitments discounted at 10% was $603.9 million at the fiscal 2011 second quarter end compared to $682.8 million at the fiscal 2010 second quarter end.

During the first six months of fiscal 2011, the Company sold its distribution center near Chicago, Illinois for a purchase price of $11.8 million and recorded a
gain of approximately $1.6 million related to this transaction. The Company repaid approximately $9.5 million of industrial revenue bonds related to the distribution center with proceeds received from the sale. As of August 28, 2010, the
Company had $16.5 million classified as the current portion of long-term debt, which relates to the Companys 6.375% convertible senior notes due 2036. The Company anticipates that these notes will be repaid on or before February 15, 2011.

The Companys bank facilities at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011 included a $300 million credit facility, expiring in May 2012, which
was secured by the Companys eligible merchandise inventory and third-party credit card receivables. As of August 28, 2010, the Company had no outstanding cash borrowings and had utilized $62.0 million in letters of credit and
bankers acceptances, which was significantly less than the same period last year. If advances under the facility result in availability of less than $30.0 million, the Company will be required to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio as
stated in the agreement. The Company does not anticipate falling below this minimum availability in the foreseeable future. As of August 28, 2010, the Companys calculated borrowing base was $279.0 million. After excluding the required
minimum of $30.0 million and the $62.0 million in utilized letters of credit and bankers acceptances from the borrowing base, $187.0 million remained available for cash borrowings. As of the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the
Company was in compliance with required covenants stated in the agreement.

Working capital requirements are expected to be funded with cash from
operations, available cash balances, and if required, borrowings against lines of credit. Given the Companys cash position and the various liquidity options available, the Company believes it has sufficient liquidity to fund operational
obligations, capital expenditure requirements and the repayment of its debt.

Certain matters discussed in this quarterly report, except for historical information contained herein, may constitute forward-looking statements that
are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The Company may also make forward-looking statements in other reports filed with the SEC and
in material delivered to the Companys shareholders. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions. These statements encompass information that does not directly relate to any historical
or current fact and often may be identified with words such as anticipates, believes, expects, estimates, intends, plans, projects and other similar expressions.
Managements expectations and assumptions regarding planned store openings and closings, financing of Company obligations from operations, success of its marketing, merchandising and store operations strategies, and other future results are
subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may affect Company
operations and performance include, among others, the effects of terrorist attacks or other acts of war, conflicts or war involving the United States or its allies or trading partners, labor strikes, weather conditions or natural disasters,
volatility of fuel and utility costs, the on-going recession and the actions taken by the United States and other countries to stimulate the economy or to prevent the worsening of the recession, the general strength of the economy and levels of
consumer spending, consumer confidence, suitable store sites and distribution center locations, the availability of a qualified labor force and management, the availability and proper functioning of technology and communications systems supporting
the Companys key business processes, the ability of the Company to import merchandise from foreign countries without significantly restrictive tariffs, duties or quotas, and the ability of the Company to source, ship and deliver items of
acceptable quality to its U.S. distribution centers at reasonable prices and rates and in a timely fashion. The foregoing risks and uncertainties are in addition to others discussed elsewhere in this report which may also affect Company operations
and performance. The Company assumes no obligation to update or otherwise revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied will not be realized. Additional
information concerning these risks and uncertainties is contained in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 27, 2010, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

There are no material changes to the Companys market risk as disclosed in its Form 10-K filed for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2010.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

The Company maintains disclosure
controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the Exchange Act), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in its reports filed or
furnished under the Exchange Act is (a) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules and forms, and that such information is (b) accumulated and
communicated to the Companys management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding the required disclosure.

As required by Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, an evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of August 28, 2010. Based on this evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, with reasonable assurance, that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date.

There has not been any change in the Companys internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

The Company is a party to various legal
proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

There are no material changes from risk
factors previously disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2010.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

There were no purchases of common stock of the Company made during the six months ended August 28, 2010 by Pier 1 Imports, Inc. or any affiliated
purchaser of Pier 1 Imports, Inc. as defined in Rule 10-b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. During the second quarter of fiscal 2011, 540 shares of the Companys common stock were acquired from employees to satisfy tax
withholding obligations that arose upon vesting of restricted stock granted pursuant to approved plans.

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Pier 1 Imports, Inc. as filed with the Delaware Secretary of State on October 12, 2009, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(i) to the
Companys Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 28, 2009.

3(ii)

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Pier 1 Imports, Inc. (as amended through October 9, 2009), incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) to the Companys Form 8-K filed on October 16,
2009.